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Oakdown Holiday Park · Sidmouth · East Devon
Dog Friendly Facilities in Devon
Everything your dog needs for a proper holiday — purpose-built spa, doggy menu, welcome treat on arrival and walks straight from the gate.
Your dog is part of the family. We have built and maintained the facilities to reflect that — not as an afterthought but as a genuine part of what Oakdown offers. From the moment you arrive to the moment you leave, your dog is catered for.
Here is everything on site for your dog.
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Clean Paws spaReception welcomeOak Mead CaféOn-site shopDonkey Sanctuary trailAccommodation
Built for muddy dogs
Clean Paws Dog Spa
Clean Paws is our purpose-built dog wash, located centrally on the park and free to use throughout your stay. A day on the beach or through the heather deserves a proper clean-up — and Clean Paws is exactly that.
Dog bath
Full-size bath with hot water shower — enough room for any breed.
Professional hairdryer
A proper dog hairdryer — not a travel hairdryer balanced on a shelf.
Free to use
No charge. No booking needed. Open all day for all guests.
Dog shampoo is available to purchase from the on-site shop if you need it.
The welcome starts at the gate
Reception Welcome
Your dog gets a proper welcome at reception — a treat waiting on arrival from the team. The reception team are always happy to recommend walks, dog-friendly beaches with up-to-date seasonal information and local pubs and cafés that welcome dogs.
Dog waste bins are sited throughout the park. Dogs must be kept on leads at all times within the park and exercised off-site.
Dogs eat here too
Oak Mead Café — Dedicated Doggy Menu
The Oak Mead Café at our on-site golf course welcomes dogs and has a dedicated doggy menu — one of very few holiday park cafés in the South West to offer one. Dog-friendly ice cream is available throughout the season.
Dogs are welcome throughout the café. It makes a difference when you can sit down properly with a coffee and your dog rather than tying them up outside.
Doggy menu available throughout the season. Dog-friendly ice cream served at the café. Dogs welcome throughout Oak Mead Café.
If you forgot something
On-Site Shop
The on-site shop stocks everyday goods alongside a range of dog essentials — dog shampoo for use in Clean Paws, treats and other supplies. Useful if you have forgotten something or run out mid-stay.
Straight from the gate
Field Trail to the Donkey Sanctuary
A signed walking trail runs from the park gate through ancient managed hedgerow to the Donkey Sanctuary — fifteen minutes on foot, level ground throughout. No car needed. Entry to the Sanctuary is free and dogs are welcome throughout the site.
The trail connects to the South West Coast Path. From the Sanctuary you can continue to the clifftops and back on a circular route.
15 minutes from the park gate. Level ground, all weathers, no stiles. Connects to the South West Coast Path. Free entry to the Donkey Sanctuary.
Room for the whole family
Dog Friendly Accommodation
Dogs are welcome across all accommodation types at Oakdown. Each has its own page with full details.
Luxury Lodges
Five lodges welcome up to two dogs. Dog bed, blanket, dining station and welcome treat provided. A dog charge applies per stay.
Touring & Camping
Dogs welcome on all 97 touring pitches. A dog charge applies per night. Pup tents available to hire at £5.10 per night.
Glamping
Barrel pods and premier pods welcome dogs. Shepherd’s huts are exempt. Please bring your dog’s own bedding.
See the full dog friendly guide — beaches, walks, pubs, cafés and attractions, all within easy reach of the park.
Ready to bring the dog?
Book online or call the team on 01297 680 387 — we will help you find the right accommodation.
